Published 6:00 am, Wednesday, December 18, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, R-Texas, recently introduced legislation that was passed by unanimous consent on Tuesday to rename the federal courthouse in Sherman, Texas the “Paul Brown United States Courthouse.”

“Judge Paul Brown admirably served the Great State of Texas and our nation in many roles, notably and most recently as a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas from 1985 to 2012,” Cruz said. “He served the court and the people of Texas with dignity, honor and humility. His contributions to our state have left a lasting legacy that all Texans can be proud of.”

“A veteran of two wars, a remarkable jurist, and an outstanding Texan, Judge Paul Brown’s life—both in and out of the courtroom—was marked by integrity, fairness and an unmatchable work ethic. It is a fitting tribute to name the courthouse over which he presided for many years in his honor,” Sen. Cornyn said.

Prior to his appointment to the court, Brown served America in World War II and the Korean War. After his service, he built a distinguished law career and served as Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas and later U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas under President Eisenhower.